LNA Full Time Night -Cardiac -Med surg -Tele

Site: Wentworth-Douglass Hospital

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Job Summary

Great opportunity to expand your LNA skills, knowledge and experience.
Hourly rate starts at $19.47 and goes up based on experience.

Benefits of working in the Cardiac/Med Surg/Tele Include:
8 :1 LNA ratio for patients Days/Nights
Flexible Scheduling with self-scheduling options
Variety of Patients with different acuity levels
Exceptional Teamwork and Nursing support

Qualifications

At Wentworth-Douglass, we invite you to explore opportunities, cultivate community wellness and professional growth.

As a Licensed Nursing Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing direct patient care under the guidance of Registered Nurses (RNs). Your responsibilities will be dynamic, focusing on assisting with patient assessments, delivering compassionate care, and supporting the overall smooth operation of the healthcare unit. You'll contribute to patient safety, comfort, and recovery, all while gaining valuable experience in a collaborative healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Patient Assessment & Care Provision

• Assist in measuring and recording patient data (height, weight, vital signs).
• Support specimen collection, preparation, and preservation for lab testing.
• Perform bedside laboratory tests and document patient responses.
• Observe and report patient conditions to the RN, noting any deviations in vital signs or care responses.

Nutritional & Elimination Support

• Assist patients who need help with feeding and nutritional intake.
• Distribute, collect, and verify food trays to ensure nutritional needs are met.
• Provide support with bedpans, urinals, or commodes as needed.
• Help manage external devices such as feeding tubes and assist with colostomy care.
• Measure and document intake and output.

Personal Hygiene, Mobility, & Bed Rest Care

• Help transport patients between locations within the facility.
• Assist patients with transferring, changing positions, and using assistive devices.
• Encourage and assist with ambulation and mobility exercises to promote recovery.
• Provide personal hygiene support, including bathing, dressing, and oral health care.
• Assist with comfort and bed rest care to support recovery.

Emotional Support & Comfort Care

• Protect patient rights, ensuring privacy and respect, especially for vulnerable individuals.
• Help reduce patient anxiety by offering reassurance and comfort.
• Facilitate family and friend visitation to improve emotional well-being.
• Respond promptly to call bells and communicate patient needs effectively.
• Provide diversional activities and comfort measures (e.g., back rubs, music, reading).

Patient Safety & Environmental Support

• Ensure proper use of side rails to maintain patient safety.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment, including making beds and cleaning equipment.
• Adhere to transmission-based precautions and oxygen safety guidelines.
• Take appropriate action in emergency situations, including life-saving measures.
• Maintain safety protocols such as suicide and seizure precautions.

Unit Operations & Team Support

• Assist with unit operations, including running errands and supporting special procedures.
• Support RNs in the patient discharge process.
• Participate in the orientation and training of new or transferred staff members.
• Prioritize and manage delegated tasks, asking for assistance when needed.
• Ensure timely completion of tasks and report any unfinished responsibilities.
• Maintain supply management to support patient care needs.

Professional Development & Competency

• Stay current with clinical knowledge and skills required for the role.
• Document in-service training and continuing education.
• Maintain personal and professional growth through participation in relevant learning opportunities.

Skill Competency

• Demonstrate proficiency in using clinical equipment and performing basic procedures under RN supervision:
  • Glucometer, pulse oximeter, blood pressure device
  • Restraint application and simple dressing changes
  • IV removal, heat/cold applications, DVT prevention, sequential compression devices
  • Foley catheter removal and administration of enemas

Experience Preferred/Desired • 3 months LNA experience, preferably in an acute care setting

Education Minimum Required • High School Diploma or Equivalent - graduate of nursing assistant program Licensure and/or Certifications Required • ARC or AHA BLS, LNA

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Additional Job Description

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

789 Central Avenue

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Night (United States of America)

Pay Range

$19.47 - $24.40/Hourly

Grade

3At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

EEO Statement:

1810 Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at View phone number on aiapply.co.

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